The Graveyard Kiss

While we’re all waiting patiently for the release of Dowser 3, I thought I’d give away a short story just for fun.

The Graveyard Kiss – which is set in the Dowser Universe but doesn’t contain any of the characters – is free to download from Amazon from May 9 – 11, 2014. This short story also appears in The Kiss Anthology so some of you may already have it.

I wrote this just for fun … no secret hints into the Dowser Series or anything. Just for fun.

Book cover by Irene Langholm
Edited by Scott Fitzgerald Gray

Soon, soon my pretties, there will be a synopsis, giveaways of eARCs, and a release date. Soon, soon there will be more Jade, and Kandy, and Kett and some new(ish) players as well!!

Dowser 3 Cover Reveal

Without further ado, here is the cover for Treasures, Demons, and Other Black Magic.

Thank you to Elizabeth Mackey, who designed all of the new covers for the Dowser Series.

More reveals to come throughout May – the release date, synopsis, excerpts, and of course eARC giveaways!!

So stock up on chocolate and baking supplies, Dowser 3 is a wild ride – poor Jade!

Please share at will. Much appreciated.

Here we go!!

ETA: make sure you join the NEW RELEASE MAILING LIST to be the first to know about the release!!

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Dowser Series Cover Reveals

I’d been thinking about rebranding the Dowser series for awhile, and knowing I was about to publish the third book in the series this seemed like the perfect timing. I adore Irene Langholm, who has done ALL of my book covers up to this point, but together we thought another cover designer might bring some lightness or playfulness to the covers.

And so entered Elizabeth Mackey.

We went with simple, strong branding – chocolate hues, of course – and I really, really love them.

I know, I know you want to see the third book!! How about a teaser and a cover reveal date to tide you over?

Please feel feel to share, share, share!!

HAPPY RELEASE DAY TRINKETS (ETC)!!!

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Synopsis: Three months ago, I lost my foster sister, Sienna, to the darkness. As in blood magic and chaos and general mayhem. No one saw it until it was too late, but I should have. Now, I have a wounded heart and soul that I can’t even reveal to anyone around me, because I’m supposed to hate Sienna with the fiery passion of the justified. And I do. I just wish I didn’t feel so lost without her, so unsure of the path I thought I had carved for myself, and so outclassed by the powerful Adepts constantly by my side these days. I’m not even sure if they’re with me for my own protection or because my shiny new powers are rare and valuable. Assuming I ever figure out who or what I am, and how my magic actually works. Even chocolate can’t save the day every time … just most of the time. At least I’ve got that going for me.

This 82,000 urban fantasy is the second book in the Dowser Series by Meghan Ciana Doidge.

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Early reviews (I’ll add more as they come in):

Jules from THE READING CAFE plus recipe for Cozy in Cup and a giveaway

Maghon from HAPPY TAILS AND TALES BLOG and a giveaway

Leiah from SO I READ THIS BOOK TODAY

Shana from A BOOK VACATION

Many thanks to all of you who helped to get this book ready for release.

Specifically, Scott (Editor), Irene (cover artist), and Leiah (proof reader), you utterly ROCK!

And what am I doing to celebrate? I’ll give you a hint:

HAPPY RELEASE DAY TRINKETS, TREASURES, AND OTHER BLOODY MAGIC!!

HAPPY RELEASE DAY, CUPCAKES (Etc)!!

Finally! It’s the ‘official’ release day for my new urban fantasy, Cupcakes, Trinkets & Other Deadly Magic. YAY!!

Cover image and Design by Irene Langholm — Design by Irene Langholm

Synopsis: If you’d asked me a week ago, I would have told you that the best cupcakes were dark chocolate with chocolate cream cheese icing, that dancing in a crowd of magic wielders — the Adept — was better than sex, and that my life was peaceful and uneventful. Just the way I liked it. That’s what twenty-three years in the magical backwater of Vancouver will get you — a completely skewed sense of reality. Because when the dead werewolves started showing up, it all unraveled … except for the cupcake part. That’s a universal truth.

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And what are the early reviewers saying?

“Witches, werewolves and vampires…oh my! Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic is a fun-filled trip into a world where bad magic can get a good witch down and power isn’t always accessed through hard work and determination … sometimes it’s stolen.” – Headshot Heather from doubleshotreviews.com

“This was a fun, action filled urban fantasy that will also have you running to bake cupcakes! … and I loved the unpredictability of not knowing what would happen next.” – Sarah from Sarah Elizabeth’s Bookshelf

“The mystery and suspense build up to a riveting and mind-blowing conclusion that shows Doidge as the brilliant riddler that she is. A definite five star even without the mouth-watering cupcake teasers. More please!” – Cindi Clubbs from Mommasez…blog, www.ccclubbs.com (review on Amazon)

“Complete with witches, werewolves, vampires, and necromancers, this novel will keep readers laughing and turning the pages as Jade tries to figure out the truth behind the deaths surrounding her—the deaths that all point to her. ” – 4 stars, Shana from A Book Vacation

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Amazon – on all stores including: USA, CANADA, UK

KOBO (all stores)

Barnes & Noble – NOOK

Coming – very – Soon

iBookstore (52 stores)

Sony Reader

Google

Etc.

The final proofing pass …

… is an adventure akin to the one for the final frontier … except on a much smaller, 8.5 x 11 inch, 112 page scale.

Let’s hope my eyes are eagle sharp and my senses typo-honed. See you on the other side!!

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As I am gearing up to release the new novel, Cupcakes, Trinkets & Other Deadly Magic, I’m getting all my promo items in order. One of my outstanding ‘items’ is a new release mailing list. Hence this blog post.

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Love Lies Bleeding Free for kindle

Okay! For the very last time Love Lies Bleeding will be free for kindle from (today) May 30th to June 3rd. I will then make it available on all the other ebook platforms.

Bonus: LLB now contains an exclusive excerpt of the soon to be released, Cupcakes, Trinkets and Other Deadly Magic.

Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EBQFPU

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Tag: Love conquers all…even death

Synopsis: Pamela just wants to reunite in the afterlife with her dead fiancé, Grady. Problem is, Grady was a secret agent, and his coded emails have infuriated both his employers and his enemies. They need Pamela alive. So, instead of her planned suicide, she is kidnapped by black ops agents, tortured by mobster warlords, hunted by a psychotic killer, and chased by zombies … all necessary evils in order to ultimately walk into the sunset with her true love.

WARNING: Love Lies Bleeding is a darkly comedic, bloody romance about love conquering all, even death. This is NOT a young adult novel. It contains graphic violence, nasty language, and more than a little bit of flesh eating. There are no soft kisses, soulful stares, or moonlit rainstorms.

Quotes:

“Denial was Erwin’s friend, and favorite vacation spot.” – Chapter 4, Love Lies Bleeding

“I can’t figure out what we are playing at, good cop, bad cop, concerned nutritionists …” – Phil, Chapter 5, Love Lies Bleeding

“Don’t worry dear. Be a good girl and you never have to find out what’s in the crate.” – Mr. Doyle, Love Lies Bleeding

“I’m just looking to match this empty shell to my departed soul.” – Pamela, Love Lies Bleeding

“I need help. Or at least directions. I’m being chased by a psycho . . . killer, though given the day I’ve been having I could be wrong about his intentions.” – Pamela, Love Lies Bleeding